Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The definitive guide to HVAC design--thoroughly revised for the latest technologies This fully updated guide covers the entire HVAC system design process from concept to commissioned systems. Written by a recognized HVAC expert, the book illustrates each step through photographs, drawings, and comprehensive discussions. This new edition has been completely refreshed to align with current industry standards and includes several brand-new chapters. HVAC Design Sourcebook, Second Edition contains a chapter-long case study that provides a step-by-step look at the design of a real-world HVAC project. Coverage includes: -The design process -Piping, valves, and specialties -Central plant and air systems -Piping and ductwork distribution systems -Terminal equipment -Variable refrigerant flow systems -Humidity control -Noise and vibration control -Automatic temperature controls -Sustainability -Construction drawings -Central plant optimization -Construction administration -The commissioning process

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. "Tricks of the Trade" For State-of-the-Art HVAC Design on Construction Jobs of Any Size!This fully revised, industry-standard handbook presents a wealth of HVAC design information encompassing all types of facilities-from offices and hospitals to commercial spaces and computer rooms. Written in an outline format for ease of use, this practical reference offers hundreds of field-tested equations and rules of thumb and features all-new coverage of the latest building components and materials. HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition, reflects all the latest changes to the codes and standards used in the industry including ASHRAE, ICC, NEC, and NFPA and clearly shows how to interpret and put them to use. This thoroughly updated third edition covers: * Definitions * Equations * Rules of Thumb for Cooling, Heating, Infiltration, Ventilation, Humidification, People/Occupancy, Lighting, and Appliance/Equipment * Cooling and Heating Load Factors * Design Conditions and Energy Conservation * HVAC System Selection Criteria * Air Distribution Systems * Piping Systems, Including Plastic Piping * Central Plant Equipment (Air-Handling Units, Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers) * Sustainability Guidelines * New Technologies for HVAC * Noise and Vibration Control * Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Considerations * Properties of Air and Water * Auxiliary Equipment (Fans, Pumps, Motors, Controllers, Variable-Frequency Drives, Filters, Insulation, Fire-Stopping) * Automatic Temperature Controls/Building Automation Systems * Building Construction Business Fundamentals * Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Information * Conversion Factors * Designer's Checklist * Professional Societies and Trade Organizations * References and Design Manuals * Cleanroom Criteria and Standards